1807--Escape of Elimas

Title: 1807--Escape of Elimas
Date: Jan 1807
Formatted date: 1807-01-01
Event type: Escape
Description: In January 1807 Elimas, who had attempted to escape in 1803, but was caught, was accepted back into Bullittsburg Baptist Church as a member in August, 1806. Within just a few months, he had "absconded" again from John Hall, his slaveholder. This time, it appears he did not get caught. Hall's tax list shows the loss of one enslaved adult. No further mention is made of Elimas in church records.
Participant: African American(s): Elimas or Limas; unknown, Elimas or Limus; Slave holder(s): John Hall; Hall, John
Location: Bullittsville Precinct (Boone County, Ky.)
Preceding Event: 1803--Elimas Escape Attempt
Related resource: Hall family; Bullittsburg Baptist Church (Bullittsburg, Ky.)
Source: Minutes of the Proceedings of the Bullittsburg Baptist Church

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